SONDORS Electric Car Company Unveils Three-Wheeled Vehicle

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"You shouldn’t have to choose between a car you can afford and a car that’s electric.” - Storm Sondors

Long Story Short

Earlier this year, the SONDORS Electric Car Company used crowdfunding to raise over $1 million to build a prototype of its revolutionary three-seat, three-wheel, all-electric vehicle. That dream is now a reality.

Long Story

Listen up, car lovers! If you like the idea of a ride that looks cool AF, keeps the environment in mind and won't break the bank, you probably haven't had any great options to choose from... until now. Meet the SONDORS Electric Car Company. After crowdfunding just over $1 million to bring a three-seat, three-wheel, all-electric car prototype to life, the company has finally unveiled its baby at the LA Auto Show after just seven months of production.

The car, which has a striking look, to say the least, promises to cost no more than $10,000, will come with one of three lithium ion batteries (either a 75, 150 or 200 mile range), two front seats, one back seat, a push button start and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in five to eight seconds.

It will also come equipped with the standard features of any regular car, like A/C, power windows and airbags, and, according to Electrek, "both the exterior and interior looks quite well-designed, spacious, and 'normal' insofar as a three-wheeled electric vehicle can be considered normal. It looks pretty much like a car sans one wheel, the interior is fairly spartan but still nice, and it packs an impressive three seats into such a small space."

As for why there are only three wheels, SONDORS says it wanted to design a car with a low center of gravity to "offer great stability and handling dynamics while also reducing drivetrain complexity. This design also allows for reduced weight and lower drag coefficient, resulting in more efficient power utilization and performance."

As the company's founder, Storm Sondors, explains, “I believe affordable, clean transportation should be the norm, not the exception. You shouldn’t have to choose between a car you can afford and a car that’s electric. We can do better.” And now, they're looking to raise another $2 million in just 60 days (via crowdfunding, of course) "to complete a production ready Model SONDORS. We'll then work to raise the additional funds necessary for production tooling and testing."

"The prototype is just the beginning. I want to see the whole world embrace electric vehicles," adds Sondors. "Wouldn’t it be nice to see SONDORS smiles on the road? Together, we can change the way the world moves. Electric for everyone." If all goes according to plan, customers will be able to snag their very own ride (which will be sold exclusively online) as soon as April 2019.

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